Moistening and Descending Pills，From *Elucidations on Pediatrics*, Volume 4.，For children with phlegm-induced cough where the phlegm is stubborn and the child is too weak to tolerate purgatives.
Moistening and Descending Pills
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All references in this article to TCM syndrome differentiation, herbal medicines, teas, and decoctions are intended to promote TCM culture and are provided solely for educational and reference purposes.
Formulas Name : Moistening and Descending Pills
Chinese Name : 润下丸
Drug Formulation
Dried tangerine peel (white pith removed, soaked in lightly salted water, scraped and chopped, then stir-fried) 2 qian, Fructus Aurantii (stir-fried) 1 qian, Platycodon root 1 qian, Pinellia tuber (soaked in ginger broth 7 times) 1 qian, Licorice root 1 qian, Perilla seeds (stir-fried) 1 qian, Radish seeds (stir-fried) 1 qian, Poria cocos 1 qian.
Source
From *Elucidations on Pediatrics*, Volume 4.
Benefits
For children with phlegm-induced cough where the phlegm is stubborn and the child is too weak to tolerate purgatives.
Instructions for Use
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; form into pills the size of millet grains using Shenqu paste. Take with plain hot water.
Copyright: Excerpt from From *Elucidations on Pediatrics*, Volume 4., Copyright belongs to the Original Author and all original sources, This article was shared by DeDe on August 30, 2026, Please credit the source and include a link to the original article when reposting.
Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026
Correct Content Errors: Errors may occur during the writing, editing, translation, and publication of website content. If you find any errors or inaccurate information in this article, please feel free to Contact Us to report them, and we will correct them promptly.
FDA Disclaimer: The descriptions of the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicines, herbal teas, decoctions, and formulas, as well as the content on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostic theory and traditional TCM therapies contained on this site, are intended solely for the purpose of popularizing TCM culture and serving as an educational reference; they do not constitute medical diagnosis or treatment advice. Please do not attempt to use these products on your own without proper guidance. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are experiencing any physical discomfort, please consult a licensed healthcare professional and seek treatment at a reputable medical institution. This platform assumes no responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use of herbs or formulas by any individual based on the information provided on this site. Please read Medical Disclaimer.
Moistening and Descending Pills,For children with phlegm-induced cough where the phlegm is stubborn and the child is too weak to tolerate purgatives.